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Organic Consumers Association
A great resource for consumers of all things organic.
Food & Water Watch
Safe Food; Clean Water; Healthy Oceans; Public Control of Essential Resources. Food & Water Watch challenges the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources by empowering people to take action and by transforming the public consciousness about what we eat and drink.
Skin Deep
A safety guide to cosmetics and personal care products brought to you by researchers at the Environmental Working Group.
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
A coalition of women’s, public health, labor, environmental health and consumer-rights groups whose goal is to protect the health of consumers and workers by requiring the health and beauty industry to phase out the use of chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects and other health problems, and replace them with safer alternatives.
Co-op America: Economic Action for a Just Planet
A wonderful green resource for green living.
Earth 911
The Nation's Premier Environmental Resource: Find recycling centers near you, info on all sorts of eco-topics, and a state-by-state action resource guide.
TreeHugger
The "everything green" information site.
Care 2
Environmentally-oriented search engine, forum and directory, with hundreds of petitions for just causes that need urgent action.
No Impact Man
We love this blog! One New Yorker pondering the strength (or futility) of one in changing the world. He lived an entire year trying to create no pollution and have no negative impact on the planet (yes, that means no electricity or car!), and now he is continuing his blog, tackling important issues surrounding the future of sustainability issues.
The Environmental Working Group's Blog
Environmental connections to public health.
Teens for Safe Cosmetics
A coalition led by dynamic and passionate young women raising awareness about potentially harmful ingredients in beauty and daily use products that may be linked to cancer, reproductive harm and other health risks.
Dying to Look Good
Dr. Christine Farlow's website regarding the hidden toxins in our cosmetic products.
Self-Sufficientish
The urban guide to almost self sufficiency (Urban Homesteading).
Sustainable Table
Sustainable Table celebrates local sustainable food, educates consumers on food-related issues and works to build community through food.
Ecorazzi
The latest in green gossip.
Slideshow: The Dangers of Plastic Bags
Change.org
What do you want to change in the world?
Occidental Arts & Ecology Center
A nonprofit organizing and education center and organic farm in Northern California’s Sonoma County, addressing the challenges of creating democratic communities that are ecologically, economically and culturally sustainable in an increasingly privatized and corporatized economy and culture.
Co-op of America's Green Business Pages
The nation's only directory of screened and approved green businesses.
Planet Green
Planet Green helps you go green with sustainable living ideas, energy conservation tips, freecycle info, homemade beauty recipes, and more.
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"The Chemicals Within"
Many common household products contain compounds that could be affecting our health.
"7 Ways to Live a Greener Life"
Some easy tips for living a simpler, greener life.
"Recycling Information"
Resources for helping you recycle the packagin materials from your shipment, as well as both common and harder-to-find materials, including a Recycling Center locator.
"Home Remedies"
Before you reach into the medicine cabinet, check out these simple natural home remedies.
"Eternal Wasteland: The Problem with Plastics"
A look at some of the devastating consequences of our love affair with plastics.
"Make a Difference"
*Make your own natural cleaners and learn about some of the harmful effects of synthetic-based household cleaners.
"Good, Clean Fun"
*Learn about toxic ingredients, natural recipes to make your own cleaners, and some of the top natural products available.
"Problems with Triclosan"
*A must-read for anyone who has ever felt the urge to use anti-bacterial soaps and cleaners in their home.
"Debunking the Myth"
*There has been widespread controversey surrounding the popular ingredients sodium lauryl lsulfate (SLS) and sodium laureth sulfate (SLES). Though they are known irritants, the American Cancer Society has published this article in an attempt to disprove the claim that they cause cancer. A must-read for anyone who wants to be informed on this issue, especially since so many products contain this ingredient (including some of Mrs. Meyer's hand soaps and lotions).
"Are Leading Brand Laundry Detergents Environmentally Friendly?"
*Read about common ingredients found in many laundry detergents and their potentially harmful side-effects.
"Housecleaning Goes 'Green' with Simple Products"
*A good summary of the why and how of going green.
Toxic Ingredients in Cleaning Products
How to handle some of the most common household cleaning issues (mold, bacteria, etc.), and when to avoid (and not to avoid) using bleach and other harsh cleaning chemicals.
Green Cleaning Products
Natural Tips on How to Clean Up the Planet and Your Home from Deidre Imus, author of Green This!.
"So You Want to Go Green? Good-bye Big City, Hello Rural Countryside"
For those who are considering the move to a more sustainable, out-in-the-country rural lifestyle, here are a few tips to get you started.
These are some great green shopping websites that we love and support. Please check them out!
These businesses are not all "green" businesses, but they are small businesses owned and operated by friends and family of ours. Small, family-owned businesses are the backbone of our country, and so we are happy to support them, and encourage you to check them out, too!
